DIV 1 rally/track 4AGE(objective +- 130 whp)

[Bean]

yes, with the janspeed exhaust you don't have to worry about that exhaust issue I mentioned.

yes, the +EM 40/20 would allow you to use the AE92 pistons with your 40/18 crank

regarding the gasket it's true the OEM item is very good at sealing due to it's forgiveness of not so clean and plain surfaces... most aftermarket and the 4AFE (0.4mm) headgasket are metal ones which demand a completely clean and planed surface head and block to seal properly but when this is done they seal just as good.

I'm repeating myself now: you could probably just fit a set of cams and get away with it - IMHO this is asking for trouble in the long run. In my case I use the car every day due to it being the only car I have, hence why I rather go overkill than minimum.

Unfortunately you're a bit more than a year late else we could have discussed all this over a tasty Leffe

Depending if I can't resolve my postage issue I might be inclined to throw on my cams on my stock block along with my MS DIYPNP and see what I can get out of it. But wont happen in the next two weeks.

Last but not least - the thing about the ARP head studs is referring to the one bolt which goes through the oil supply passage. The OEM bolts are slanted and therefor offer more are volume for the oil to pass by than ARP version... can't remember where but someone did the calculations once - unfortunately most forums don't allow searching for 3 letter words so it's searching for a needle in a haystack to find that info again.

EDIT: turns out google is your friend once more - thanks assassin10k
http://www.mestiso.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=575